December 2025

Dear Teacher, 

As we begin this final month of 2025, my thoughts keep returning to the idea of light. There is so much heaviness in our classrooms and in our communities - a weight that often brings confusion, grief, and exhaustion. In the midst of darkness, we need light. And there is light. 

As a reflection for this month, I’d like to share an excerpt from Day 17 in Called to the Classroom: Daily Reflections for Educators. 

Light is diverse. 

Light is one lit candle in an empty, dark room.

Light is a movie on a big screen, projecting stories to be seen and heard.

Light is the joy of twinkle lights. 

Light is a lantern exploring unknown paths.

Light is the headlights of a car bringing a loved one home.

Light is a sunset over the ocean.

Light is a million stars, scattered and energetic.

Light is a searchlight, scanning the seas for danger.

We are called to be Light in this world.

This may look unique to each of us, because Light is designed to take different forms.

Thank you for being a light every day in your home, school, and community. Look for the light in others and shine brighter together.